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Sumitomo Heavy Industries and 高知工科大学 have developed a technology that, for the first time in the world, uses their proprietary RPD method to form a 10-nanometer-thick crystalline zinc oxide (ZnO) transparent conductive film on a glass substrate.
Companies mentioned：高知工科大学
Rakuten and WOWOW have launched the ALIUS Project to develop new IP. It will offer a new content experience linking vertical-scroll comics (R-TOON/LINE Manga) with a serialized drama (WOWOW).
Companies mentioned：楽天グループ株式会社、株式会社WOWOW、LINE Digital Frontier株式会社
Eternal Hand, a novel-style RPG combining text-generation AI and image-generation AI, has been updated with the latest image-generation AI, GPT image 2. The update improves the quality of illustrations and enhances scenario experiences featuring player-created characters.
Companies mentioned：すめらぎ（個人または開発サークル）
To mark the 10th anniversary of 大分県立美術館（OPAM）, a new permanent work by media artist Yuki Anai, “At the Edge of Time – passage of time –,” has gone on display in the atrium. The light installation explores nature and memory.
Companies mentioned：大分県立美術館（OPAM）
Sumitomo Heavy Industries and 高知工科大学 have developed a technology that, for the first time in the world, uses their proprietary RPD method to form a 10-nanometer-thick crystalline zinc oxide (ZnO) transparent conductive film on a glass substrate.
Companies mentioned：高知工科大学
Gyoza izakaya Dandadan has signed a franchise agreement with a Thai company, paving the way for its first overseas location. With support from H&G(Thailand), it plans to open its first store in Bangkok in July 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホスピタリティ＆グローイング・ジャパン、H&G(Thailand) Co.,Ltd.、株式会社ダンダダン、365 Food Izakaya Co., Ltd.
フォースネット has launched the “Closed-Network AI BOX,” an on-premises physical AI server that does not send data externally. It has also added AI transcription and summarization options to its VOICE-LINE calling service.
Sharp will launch the home-use light-based beauty device ＜FE-EP600＞, co-developed with NBS, featuring high power, low skin irritation and JeweL cooling technology.
Companies mentioned：シャープ株式会社、株式会社NBS
Obayashi Corporation partnered with Idemitsu Kosan to replace diesel fuel at construction sites with carbon-offset fuel and obtained third-party certification based on Ministry of the Environment guidelines.
Companies mentioned：株式会社大林組、出光興産株式会社
Konica Minolta Planetarium will begin screening “Planetarium Doraemon: The Secrets of Time,” a completely original work featuring the popular anime Doraemon, at 4 theaters nationwide starting July 3, 2026.
Companies mentioned：コニカミノルタプラネタリウム株式会社、藤子プロ、小学館、テレビ朝日、シンエイ動画、ADK
Hitachi Systems has signed a reseller agreement with Anthropic for Amazon Bedrock. It will use Claude to strengthen its AI business in the life sciences and healthcare sectors.
Companies mentioned：株式会社日立システムズ、Anthropic, PBC、Amazon Web Services (AWS)
サクサ株式会社 has launched an official recruitment Instagram account to strengthen its recruitment communications. It will share employee interviews and glimpses of the workplace.
Companies mentioned：サクサ株式会社
BASIC AND ACCENT has revamped its popular BIG BAG tote, which has sold 35,000 units, as the “BA BAG.” It will be available in 3 sizes and 3 colors.
ASUS JAPAN will launch the “TUF Gaming Bronze EVO” series (750W / 650W), fully modular 80PLUS Bronze power supplies designed for durability and easy cable routing, on April 24, 2026.
株式会社紫野和久傳 has announced a special selection of omotせ gifts for Mother’s Day. Offerings include “京のひめ苞 天然鯛しゃぶ” and “飯蒸し三種,” among other items for making the occasion special.
Companies mentioned：株式会社紫野和久傳
プロトスター株式会社 will hold an online seminar for startup founders on May 19, 2026. A certified public accountant and a former banker will discuss key considerations before preparing a business plan, from financial basics to the realities of loan reviews.
Companies mentioned：安本公認会計士事務所、一途一心合同会社、農林中央金庫
株式会社バンビ will launch the “読売ジャイアンツデザイン アップルウォッチ用バンド” on April 23. It will be available in 3 colors featuring the team’s colors.
Companies mentioned：読売ジャイアンツ、株式会社バンビ
Pop-up shops for “Charisma,” which has been greenlit for a TV anime adaptation, will be held at Animate Yokohama Vivre (from April 25) and Osaka Nihonbashi (from June 27). Limited-edition merchandise will be sold and special items distributed.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アニメイト、Dazed CO.,LTD.
Tokyu Department Store will hold its “Summer Cosmetics Fair” at stores mainly in the Shibuya area from April 23 to May 6, 2026. With UV protection and summer color makeup as its themes, the fair will feature limited-edition items and interactive events.
Companies mentioned：クレ・ド・ポー ボーテ、ナーズ、ジルスチュアート、ジバンシイ、セルリアンタワー東急ホテル
株式会社ハチバン will offer its seasonal early-summer “mala series” at ８番らーめん for a limited time starting May 15. In its 8th year, the series will add the new “Chilled Mala Tantanmen” on May 25, bringing the lineup to 3 varieties.
Companies mentioned：江崎グリコ株式会社
株式会社mento announced that Kohei Kadowaki has been appointed its new VPoE to strengthen its engineering organization and advance the realization of its “Management Success” platform.
Companies mentioned：株式会社プレイド、株式会社シェアウィズ、株式会社リクルートテクノロジーズ（現リクルート）、株式会社WE UP
Jewelry brand PARCELLE JEWELRY will hold its first pop-up shop at Kokura Izutsuya from April 29 to May 5, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社PARCELLE、小倉井筒屋（株式会社井筒屋）、大丸福岡天神店、鶴屋百貨店
JT will sponsor JOPT 2026 Grand Final, one of Asia’s largest poker events, and hold its first-ever tournament bearing the company’s name. The venue will also host a promotion for its Nordic Spirit refresh pouch.
Companies mentioned：JAPAN OPEN POKER TOUR（JOPT）
株式会社Cruz surveyed 304 Gen Z respondents about celebrities they think have fulfilling work and personal lives, as well as their image of delivery drivers. Shohei Ohtani ranked No. 1, and respondents said they want stable pay and flexible working arrangements from delivery driver jobs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Cruz
Gyoza maker 株式会社原田食品 in Katano, Osaka Prefecture, announced a new product, “和えるぎょうざ,” aimed at reducing food waste, the “みらいの生ぎょうざコンテスト2026” for participants aged 18 and under, and the “親子で楽しむ！ぎょうざフェス” event, marking its 50th anniversary. The initiatives aim to explore the future of food together with the local community.
Ichii Home (株式会社瀧澤興業) will hold a completion open house for “遊と光の家” in Annaka, Gunma Prefecture. The custom-built home, designed for families with children, combines playful features such as an indoor slide and split-level floors with practical functionality, and will be open to visitors for a limited time.
Companies mentioned：株式会社瀧澤興業
Tamagawa Sake Brewery in Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture, will release its special junmai sake “Galápagos 4th Dimension” to the general public on April 24, 2026. Made by combining 4 varieties of locally grown sake rice with 4 types of yeast, it is the first installment in the “Galápagos Series,” which blends traditional techniques with distinctive evolution.
Companies mentioned：うおぬま小岩農園
Brain AI Japan will exclusively sell its next-generation smartphone, the Natural AI Phone, equipped with its proprietary AI agent Natural AI, through SoftBank starting April 24. It features conversational controls that eliminate the need to switch between apps.
Companies mentioned：ブレインAIジャパン株式会社、Brain Technologies Inc.、ソフトバンク株式会社、Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.、LINE
白沙村荘 橋本関雪記念館 will mark the 110th anniversary of its establishment with a solo exhibition by Japanese painter Ayuko Sadaie, “Ayuko Sadaie’s Flower Mandala: Kyoto and Handcrafts,” opening May 2, 2026. Alongside Sadaie’s new Japanese-style paintings, the exhibition will feature collaborative works with long-established Kyoto businesses and craftspeople, exploring how Kyoto’s traditional culture and spirit of craftsmanship are carried forward today.
Companies mentioned：白沙村荘 橋本関雪記念館、宮崎家具、淡交社、宮脇賣扇庵、上御霊神社、賀茂御祖神社（下鴨神社）、裏千家
eN Inc. is holding an illustration contest, “Para Contest Committee × Illustration 2026,” for people with disabilities and those who face challenges participating in society. The contest stands out by offering a comprehensive program that includes interviews with all applicants, free lessons from professionals, and employment support in partnership with V-tuber agencies and others.
9 startups supported by the German federal government will exhibit at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, held in Tokyo in April 2026. Through a pavilion run by German Accelerator (Start2 Group), they will seek direct engagement with Japanese investors and companies.
Companies mentioned：Start2 Group、German Accelerator、BADESOFA、Eversyn、TissueGUARD、Ucaneo、VisioLab、CLYSO、LexaTexer、Workist、Cynteract
A survey conducted by 株式会社NilCraft found that the habit of recording receipts “the same day” has a major impact on the accuracy of household budgeting. Delaying entries until the following day or later increases the frequency of unexplained spending by up to about 4.7 times, highlighting the importance of household budgeting apps.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NilCraft
株式会社ミナミ・エンタープライズ will hold the grand opening of its combined wellness facility, DiVE Koriyama Tomita, in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, on May 1. The 2nd location combines a gym, indoor golf and Pilates, a popular offering in Utsunomiya, and provides a space where adults can focus on their wellness.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミナミ・エンタープライズ
On April 25, 2026, Mirokuya will reopen its Nagasaki Airport store after renovations. In addition to staples such as Nagasaki champon, it will offer new products including Chachabune, made with locally grown organic tea, and evolve into a hub promoting the appeal of Nagasaki’s food.
Companies mentioned：北村製茶（北村茶園）
Musashi Logistics has completed trademark registration for Jimokuru, a local staffing service specializing in the 1 metropolis and 3 prefectures, and is beginning a full-scale rollout. As a locally rooted hiring infrastructure, it aims to address labor shortages in logistics and manufacturing workplaces.
KJ Bio of Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture, and 彩美堂 are holding a promotion at Aso Kumamoto Airport for supplements and tea made with the rare algae Coccomyxa KJ®. The event highlights the development of products from local resources at a closed school and shares the developer’s experience battling illness.
Companies mentioned：株式会社KJバイオ、彩美堂
Arashiyama Gyaatei, a Kyoto restaurant specializing in obanzai, will celebrate its 30th anniversary in May 2026. To mark the occasion, it will hold a 3-day prize draw starting May 14, with prizes including a full refund of meal costs and no blank tickets.
Companies mentioned：有限会社賞嵐観光
Kawachiya, a long-established kamaboko specialty store in Toyama, has announced “Midsummer Indian Curry,” the first summer-limited new flavor of its signature BōS product in 11 years. Advance sales will begin on Makuake on April 30, 2026, targeting demand for summer evening drinks.
Companies mentioned：株式会社河内屋、Makuake
Tennen Hyoka Soyogi, operated by Bon Murayama in Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture, will begin selling “next-generation taiyaki” on April 24, 2026. The shop, which specializes in shaved ice during the summer, is introducing thick, indulgent taiyaki made using a pastry chef’s skills to counter the off-season.
Companies mentioned：蔵元八義
株式会社巴屋 has announced the winners of the 3rd Tomoe-ya Laundry Senryu Contest, selecting 8 poems from about 1万 entries nationwide. Prizes including a washing machine will be awarded to the grand prize winner.
Companies mentioned：株式会社巴屋
Mitsuya Electric has begun advance sales on Makuake for HOT PORTER, a portable heating bag that can heat a lunch box to 80°C in about 4 minutes without removing it from its container. Compatible with mobile batteries, it makes warm meals possible on the go and during disasters.
Companies mentioned：三ツ谷電機株式会社、Makuake
MATCHAMON, a global matcha brand operated by Matcha Frontier Inc., will open at Kanazawa Hyakubangai Anto, directly connected to Kanazawa Station, on April 23, 2026. Its 3rd store, following locations in Kyoto and Asakusa, will offer exclusive menu items featuring traditional Kanazawa gold leaf and promote Japanese matcha culture to the world.
Yokohamaクラフトビールアソシエーション will hold a stamp rally visiting breweries across Yokohama from April to June 2026. Participants can enjoy beer at participating restaurants and collect limited-edition stickers, helping promote local tourism and craft beer culture.
Companies mentioned：Yokohamaクラフトビールアソシエーション、TDM 1874 Brewery、Yellow Monkey Brewing、キリンシティ、QUAYS pacific grill、REVO BREWING、横浜ベイブルーイング、横浜ビール、Roto Brewery、南横浜ビール研究所
BROOKLYN DESIGN Inc., based in Setagaya, Tokyo, designs commercial spaces such as hotels and restaurants. Its strengths include revenue planning from a management perspective, exceptional speed and thorough quality control. It also plans to expand into lodging and building materials development.
株式会社DOKE has unveiled the latest prototype, Ver. 0.4, of its Jo-Car ultra-compact EV, which folds down to suitcase size. It proposes a new mobility lifestyle that requires no parking space and aims to begin sales at the end of 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社DOKE
U.S.-born city bag brand T・S・O・G has opened reservations for a waterproof genuine leather backpack created in its first collaboration with Osamu Tezuka’s timeless masterpiece Black Jack. The design is themed around professionalism and features details inspired by scalpels and sutures.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ティーエスオージージャパン
Twins Canada Study Abroad launched its new program for working professionals, Twins Career Boost, in April 2026. At partner colleges in Vancouver, Canada, participants can study specialized fields such as business in English through a practical program lasting 1–6 months.
Companies mentioned：TWIN WOODS HUMAN RESOURCE CORP
The Prague, Czech Republic-based handmade bag brand “BRAASI INDUSTRY” will relaunch in the Japanese market in April 2026, with 株式会社津田商会 as its new distributor. It will offer products combining craftsmanship and functional materials to discerning outdoor and lifestyle consumers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社津田商会
一般社団法人 日本執事協会 has conducted its first “VIP and Affluent Customer Service Certification” for the human resources industry and named 株式会社エフ・フォース its first certified organization. After completing training based on butlers’ expertise analyzed using AI, 12 people passed. The initiative aims to standardize and make visible high-quality customer service talent amid a rise in affluent inbound visitors.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エフ・フォース、株式会社フェアフィールド、日本バトラー＆コンシェルジュ株式会社
“Dubbing Copy Revolution,” operated by 株式会社グッドヒルシステムズ, is responding to the “risk of being unable to play recordings” as production of VCRs and BD recorders ends. It is running its “Spring Special Campaign” from April 6 to April 26, 2026, offering dubbing for ¥898, including tax, exclusively online. The campaign provides an opportunity to digitize precious memories captured on video.
Companies mentioned：船井電機、TVS REGZA、ソニー、パナソニック、ユネスコ
Landscape photography store FROM_SOMEWHERE and magazine PAPERSKY have jointly launched a new project delivering framed photographs of Japan’s national parks. The 1st installment features Chubu-Sangaku National Park.
Companies mentioned：株式会社KAFUL、PAPERSKY、FROM_SOMEWHERE
Sports trainer organization JARTA has created the “Injury-Free Guidebook” to address the root causes of injuries in sports. It distributed 5,500 copies free of charge to coaches and athletes across Japan.
Companies mentioned：JARTA
NPO法人helpwell has launched a full-scale lecture program on “care for support professionals,” targeting people-facing roles in healthcare, welfare, education and nursing care. The program views burnout not as a personal failing but as a sign of dedication, and supports stronger organizational resilience and professional maturity.
Companies mentioned：認定特定非営利活動法人 キッズドア
井上聖司, Representative Director of 株式会社AIX, spoke at “Startup JAPAN 2026,” explaining a digital transformation case in which AI adoption generated ¥500 million in results in 1 year. He shared practical insights on the differences between companies that achieve results and those that stagnate, misconceptions about AI adoption, KPI-driven planning and the use of AI agents.
Companies mentioned：株式会社デジライズ
一般社団法人日本小児矯正研究会 has published an expert column on children’s teeth and jaw development around the time they start school lunches. Board member 米﨑美桜 explains practical ways to support children’s eating habits at home and the importance of chewing, drawing on specialist books.
Companies mentioned：医歯薬出版
3 independent creator brands, “nene_hope_heart,” “cotton_melody_” and “unichoco88,” will jointly hold the experiential collage event “Strawberry & Cherry Universe” starting in mid-May 2026. The UGC-style event, themed around strawberries and cherries, invites participants to create and expand a story through social media posts. Product offerings at そごう西武’s OMO stores and tie-ins with in-person events are also planned.
Companies mentioned：そごう西武、CHOOSEBASE SHIBUYA
株式会社Initial Engine has launched “CAIO Beside,” a monthly hands-on service that turns executives’ ideas into AI-powered systems immediately. Unlike conventional digital transformation consulting, it provides implementation through professionals with CTO and CAIO experience, accelerating AI adoption at midsize and small businesses.
Companies mentioned：CDO Club Japan
株式会社リリック will launch the cooling “ICE BLIZZARD PONCHO” on April 23. Simply wet it, wring it out and shake it to lower the perceived temperature. Available in adult and kids’ sizes, it is an eco-friendly heatstroke-prevention item designed to help make outdoor play safer in extreme heat.
株式会社アンカレッジ will begin providing information on “妙見寺 思親閣,” an indoor columbarium near Nagoya Station, on April 17, 2026, amid a record-high number of grave closures. Addressing challenges such as distance and the lack of successors, it proposes a new form of memorial service, offering families private time to pay their respects in fully private rooms.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アンカレッジ、厚生労働省
The ultra-lightweight material “SoramateX™,” developed by 株式会社ソラマテリアル, has been introduced as an innovative Japanese material on the Prime Minister’s Office of Japan’s official YouTube channel, as part of an international public relations initiative by 内閣府大臣官房政府広報室. It is expected to be applied in aerospace and next-generation mobility.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ソラマテリアル、内閣府大臣官房政府広報室、名古屋大学
Green Cities has been selected to represent Japan for the U.S. state of Louisiana’s international economic development program, “Louisiana Global Connect.” It will support efforts to attract direct investment from Japanese companies to Louisiana and foster business partnerships, strengthening energy security and industrial ties.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Green Cities、Louisiana Economic Development (LED)、Hyundai Motor Group、Prosper Portland、Greater SATX、ニューオーリンズ港湾局、ニューオーリンズ世界貿易センター
株式会社コンベックス has launched “Digima AI Agent,” an AI service specializing in the housing and real estate industries. It automates customer communications before visits, helping reduce the workload of sales representatives while improving conversion rates and customer satisfaction.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コンベックス
巧株式会社 has launched “巧のあんしんケア保証ライト,” the industry’s first flat-rate, long-term repair warranty service for existing commercial air conditioners, priced at ¥600 per month. It reduces the risk of unexpected repair costs, is available for previously installed units even years after installation, and provides coverage of up to ¥100,000.
Companies mentioned：巧株式会社
京浜パネル工業 and Konnect-linK have launched a comprehensive collaboration in AI and physical AI to advance the next generation of manufacturing. Through AI implementation grounded in the realities of the workplace, they aim for sustained progress beyond simple efficiency gains.
Companies mentioned：京浜パネル工業株式会社、株式会社Konnect-linK
株式会社NOWON’s golf grip brand “NO1-GRIP” will launch its “NO1-GRIP At-Home Fitting Service” exclusively through its official online shop in April 2026. The service lets customers try several grips at home, addressing the concern of being unable to touch products when shopping online. It will help golfers choose the grip that suits them with confidence.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NOWON
High-end wellness brand MIROS will hold a skincare POP UP SHOP in 2 phases at 銀座三越 from Apr. 29 to May 26, 2026. The event will also offer limited benefits and treatment experiences with fascia specialists, giving visitors a chance to try the brand's skincare products.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Sancta、銀座三越、株式会社MPJ
株式会社調転社 has completely revamped Yane Repair Meister, a comparison site for roof repair contractors. The site has been improved to help users easily find reliable contractors, with authentic reviews, clearer pricing plans and enhanced detailed search functions.
Companies mentioned：株式会社調転社
5 new stores offering foot care, men's fashion, sandwiches, tableware and women's fashion will open at Diamor Osaka, the underground shopping arcade in Osaka-Umeda. The lineup includes stores making their first appearance in the Umeda area and nationwide. The stores will open in sequence from March 30 to April 28, adding to the appeal of the commercial facility.
Companies mentioned：大阪ダイヤモンド地下街株式会社、阪急阪神東宝グループ
InnovateX's EcoBorn building material made from mixed waste plastic has won the top prize at the 2nd Mito Sakigake Business Awards. It repurposes difficult-to-recycle waste into public furniture and other products, and aims to achieve sales of 1 billion yen in 2028.
Companies mentioned：水戸商工会議所
A preservation and revitalization project undertaken over 8 years by 株式会社Daiyu and 合資会社三河屋 has been completed, and the site will grand open on May 7, 2026. It is the first in the country to achieve an exemption from the Building Standards Act for a nationally registered tangible cultural property that is also a wooden building in a fire prevention area. The long-established liquor store, founded in Meiji 33, will continue operating, while the site will also offer a new meat kaiseki restaurant and a venue for weddings.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Daiyu、合資会社三河屋
The cafe Kosaji, beloved in Kakogawa for 10 years, will reopen on May 9, 2026, as COSAJI DINING 九番, under the management of 合同会社エルエイト. As a modern dining venue that brings Japanese creative techniques into a Western bistro style, it will serve lunch, sweets and dinner.
Companies mentioned：合同会社エルエイト
The roadside station Kinahaiya Shirokawa in Ehime Prefecture is launching a new treat, Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc ice cream, for Golden Week. It will also offer sandwiches and frankfurter dogs made with its popular Shikawa Bacon, showcasing the appeal of the region.
Western Digital (WD) has released its 2025 sustainability report, outlining strengthened efforts to build sustainable infrastructure amid accelerating demand for AI storage. The company aims to reduce environmental impact while maintaining economic efficiency through innovations in high-density HDDs, expanded use of renewable energy and decarbonization across its entire supply chain.
Companies mentioned：Microsoft、Critical Materials Recycling、PedalPoint、CDP、Newsweek、Ethisphere
Nishiki no Hariku, an Okinawan shabu-shabu restaurant operated by 株式会社はりくやまく, will hold a Shochu Festival from April 24 to May 10. The event will feature seasonal sake and limited-edition shochu selected by the owner, with a spotlight on 3 popular types of sweet potato shochu: カイジュウズパッション, フラミンゴオレンジ and GLOW EP9. Guests can also enjoy shabu-shabu made with rare Agu pork and creative Okinawan cuisine.
Companies mentioned：株式会社はりくやまく、国分酒造、若潮酒造、瑞泉酒造、中村酒造場、天盃
S-style will launch MATOI, made-to-order formalwear using traditional Japanese materials, in May 2026. Intended for international occasions, it is a new form of formalwear called JAPAN FORMAL, designed as an alternative to tuxedos and kimonos.
FiLL's Entertainment株式会社 will open the first I♡SHIBUYA flagship store, a souvenir shop, inside SHIBUYA XXI in Shibuya Center-gai on April 28, 2026. It will also open a multilingual tourist information center specializing in Shibuya's nightlife culture. The center aims to address challenges faced by international visitors exploring Shibuya at night, offering about 90 types of Shibuya souvenirs and information on nightlife spots.
Companies mentioned：FiLL's Entertainment株式会社、株式会社dinos、一般財団法人渋谷区観光協会
Tropeang Thom village in Cambodia, supported by NPO earth tree, has received a “2-star” award from Cambodia's Ministry of Rural Development. The documentary film Tsunagari Mirai: Complete Edition, which follows activities in the village, will be released nationwide starting May 22, 2026.
Kozotai Co., Ltd. will release the beta version of its AI accounting software KOZOTAI on May 11, 2026. The company aims to automate and streamline accounting work and is also launching a presale registration campaign.
Japanese jeans brand BIG JOHN has launched RE:STARCH, a new service that lets customers control how denim fades. The service recreates the stiffness and sheen of raw denim and makes it possible to design the desired fading effect.
SHUTL, an art space operated by 松竹株式会社, will reopen after renovations in July 2026. Up-and-coming young architect Rugo Itasaka is leading the design, transforming it into a “sustainable, active gallery space.”
Companies mentioned：松竹株式会社、RUI Architects
Toyota Conic unveiled DAS Chronicle for the first time at SHIGA FUTUREs THINKING WEEK 2026. Combining data science and art, the project digitizes local oral traditions and visualizes them as a “digital historical picture scroll” connecting the past to the future.
Companies mentioned：トヨタ・コニック株式会社、アルスエレクトロニカ・フューチャーラボ
株式会社MIO has begun full-scale delivery of “MIO's AI Training,” a hands-on program that helps companies adopt AI. The fourth installment under the “RE:WORK × RE:DESIGN” concept, it draws on experience with 日本最大手通信キャリアグループ to offer customized training tailored to each company's challenges, aiming to establish AI adoption as part of organizational culture.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MIO、株式会社アイスタイル、日本最大手通信キャリアグループ
GAMEPIA Co., Ltd. announced that Staffer Retro: Psychic Mystery Quest, a psychic mystery adventure developed by Team Tetrapod, will go on sale on July 23, 2026. Preorders for the first production run of the Nintendo Switch™ edition begin today, and it comes with an original bonus.
Companies mentioned：GAMEPIA Co., Ltd.、Team Tetrapod、Amazon.co.jp、あみあみ、エビテン(ebten)、ステラワース、セブンネットショッピング、メロンブックス、楽天ブックス
SEM Agency has entered into a strategic business partnership with AppBank, launching collaboration in IP matching and cross-media development. Kozo Inada, president of SEM Agency, has become executive vice president of AppBank, strengthening ties between the companies.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SEMエージェンシー、株式会社AppBank、株式会社PLANA（PLANA Group）、musica lab、ZAIKO
CAM Japan, a coaching school operated by co-ne Inc., has launched Japan’s first podcast dedicated to “third-generation coaching,” a concept originating in the Nordic countries.
Companies mentioned：ICF（国際コーチング連盟）、コペンハーゲン大学、コペンハーゲン・ビジネス・スクール、コペンハーゲン・コーチング・センター、国際コーチング心理学会（ISCP）、ハーバード大学医学大学院コーチング研究所、ヘンリー・ビジネス・スクール、stand.fm、Spotify、Apple Podcast
Intrust, 香川県三豊市 and Tokio Marine & Nichido have teamed up to launch a “Child Support Guarantee” service for local governments in Mitoyo City on April 1, 2026, supporting single-parent families in securing child support. It is the first adoption of its kind in Shikoku, and the partners aim to expand the service to local governments nationwide.
Companies mentioned：東京海上日動火災保険株式会社、香川県三豊市
Ecotzeria Association and One Generation have launched the “Regeneration Study Group: Starting from the Daimaru-Yu District,” which aims to embed the regeneration of nature and society into corporate management.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人ワンジェネレーション、一般社団法人大丸有環境共生型まちづくり推進協会(エコッツェリア協会)、東京大学、IPCC、有限会社チェンジ・エージェント、大学院大学至善館
I.L.C. Co., Ltd. will release the latest version (Ver.2.07) of its embedded software PLC, “INTALOGIC5,” in early May 2026. Features include enhanced security through POU password protection and support for multiple simultaneous instances on 1 PC.
EDL Co., Ltd. has launched “Executive DX Lab,” a 1-day intensive course for small and midsize business executives that uses Google AI (Gemini/NotebookLM) to update their management decision-making.
Companies mentioned：Google Cloud、経済産業省
MON・CREVE Co., Ltd. will open a limited-time pop-up for “LE FEUILLES,” a mille-feuille specialty brand, at グランスタ丸の内 in Tokyo Station.
Companies mentioned：グランスタ丸の内、JR東京駅
Original株式会社CoDaMaとジェイピィールーム株式会社は、アーティストが自身の楽曲の歌詞を朗読する新感覚ファンサービス「KotoUta」を2026年4月23日にリリースする。第1弾にはハロー！プロジェクトOG6名が参加する。
Companies mentioned：ハロー！プロジェクト
Original秩序あるインバウンド観光推進委員会は、外国人インフルエンサーを通じ奈良県（奈良市・大和郡山市）の魅力とマナーを海外へ発信する第4弾プロジェクトを実施した。
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人公共政策調査機構、XM株式会社、奈良県、奈良市、大和郡山市、中谷堂、冨久傳、粟 ならまち店、うなぎ大門、ふれ藍工房綿元、きんぎょcafé
Yokohama Iekei Ramen Handa Yamatoya, operated by 株式会社AZism, is running a campaign to distribute a “631 Ramen Upgrade Free Coupon” to all visitors in celebration of its 2nd anniversary.
Companies mentioned：株式会社AZism
Originalときわ台ときわ通りクリニックが30〜50代男女550人を対象に調査を実施。約7割が季節の変わり目に不調を感じ、主な原因は寒暖差であることが判明した。
IMA and Uncovered Fund have selected 18 Tokyo-based startups for the Global South Co-Creation Program (GSCP). The program will support them for about 1 year as they work to solve social issues and develop businesses in Africa and Southeast Asia.
Companies mentioned：東京都、PathAhead株式会社
One Step Co., Ltd. has launched nationwide rentals of its large water attraction, “Giant Dino Water Park,” for summer events. Its double-lane slide and large pool help boost attendance and throughput.
株式会社ミライのゲンバ will exhibit at the “2nd [Kansai] Smart Factory EXPO,” held at INTEX Osaka from May 13, 2026, showcasing its AI-powered on-site reporting system, “Mirai no Genba Reports.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミライのゲンバ
Okayama denim apron brand CUMO and sashiko brand TERAS are collaborating on “JAPAN DENIM SASHIKO HAORI,” set for release in May 2026. The product will be sold at locations including Harakado in Harajuku, bringing together traditional techniques and local industries.
Companies mentioned：CUMO、TERAS、株式会社 TOMOS company
Lifestyle fragrance brand NONFICTION will release 2 modern chypre fragrances inspired by the arrival of spring, “DEW & LIGHT” and “TEARS IN RAIN,” on April 23, 2026.
Companies mentioned：NONFICTION、Commission
Original株式会社あどばるが、創業134年の山野楽器 銀座本店7階にレンタルスペース「TIME SHARING」を4月10日にオープン。約100名収容可能で防音設備を備え、ビジネスや催し、楽器演奏に対応する。
Companies mentioned：山野楽器、株式会社ビジョン